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[lindasqd51 0]

I've had all the tests. All submitted to the insurance and will hear Monday about approval.

So...any and all info is appreciated.

Linda:huh2:

[MacMadame 81]

Welcome to LapBandTalk!

Good luck with your insurance...

[jimanderson 0]

i've had all the tests. All submitted to the insurance and will hear monday about approval.

So...any and all info is appreciated.

Linda:huh2:

hi linda i got banded 3 weeks ago in mexico and live in medicine hat ab canada. I have lost 17lbs and have 65 to go, the surgury is nothing. I got up about 5hrs after and went back my hotel.i was a bit sick from the 5min ride.went right to bed and slept another 6hrs .im feeling great and i can eat almost anything(no breads)i was 254lbs and looking forward to loosing the rest.feel free to call me if i can help ###403.527.9018 regards jim anderson

[bandpal 7]

Hi Linda, Congratulations on your upcoming surgery and welcome to LBT.

This site is a great source of information and support. Pay special attention to the surgery-related forums (Pre-Operation Lap-band Surgery Questions & Answers, Lap-Band Surgery Frequently Asked Questions and General Lap-Band Surgery Discussion) , there's more advice there than you'd ever want to hear about the operation - preparing for it, recovering from it and how to make the most of your band from day one. Don't pay attention to only the recent posts. Check out the stickies and read through the threads that are relevent to you, gleaning information along the way.

On the support side, check out the General Lap-Band Support forum and, most importantly, hook yourself up with a support group (Monthly Lap-band Support Groups), based on when your surgery date is. My own group has been an essential part of my recovery process.

Best of Luck to you!